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New study is wake-up call for diet soda drinkers
That’s the word from authors of two new studies, presented Sunday at a meeting of the American Diabetes Association in San Diego. “Data from this and other prospective studies suggest that the promotion of diet sodas as healthy alternatives may be ill-advised” Dr. Helen Hazuda, professor of medicine at University of Texas Health Science Center […]
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Finally … A Prominent Pastor (Bishop Paul S. Morton) Speaks out Against Eddie Long (Audio)
Bishop Paul S. Morton *In what appears to be an unprecedented gesture, Bishop Paul S. Morton, founder of the Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship (FGBCF) that ordained Eddie Long as a bishop, has openly rebuked him for remaining completely mum after settling […]
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Lightning strikes men more often than women
Getting stuck by lightning might seem like one of the ultimate random acts of natural violence. But perhaps it’s less random than you think; men tend to get shocked more often than women. That’s according to AccuWeather.com, reports the Sun-Sentinel, which says […]
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Sitting for hours can shave years off life
That might sound ridiculous — or obvious — depending on your perspective, but the findings don’t come from a fringe study. They come from the American Cancer Society, whose researchers studied 123,216 people’s health outcomes during a 14-year period. In particular, the American Cancer Society study finds […]
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Diabetes Cases Double to 347 Million
The number of adults with diabetes has doubled world-wide over the last three decades to nearly 350 million and increased nearly threefold in the U.S., a sign that the epidemic will impose an ever-greater cost burden on health systems. The latest calculation, based on a […]
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Kinecta Federal Credit Union, Nix Financial and MoneyGram International to Honor “Fathers of the Community”
On June 18, the Fathers of the Community breakfast will pay tribute to local men for their dedication to community and for being positive role models for youths Councilman Bernard Parks to deliver keynote message LOS ANGELES, Calif., June 10, 2011 – Nix Financial formerly Nix Check Cashing, a subsidiary of Kinecta Federal […]
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California families are changing, U.S. Census data show
The proportion of nontraditional households in California is growing, according to U.S. Census data. By Kate Linthicum, Ari Bloomekatz and Scott Gold, Los Angeles Times June 23, 2011 On a leafy drive in west Los Angeles, at a newly renovated home with cathedral ceilings and a backyard pool, 4-year-old Kate Eisenpresser-Davis’ friends have been known […]
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American Addict
Monday’s show dealt with the addiction, and how to break free from it. The show featured Wings of Refuge founder Renee Moncito, and Wings of Refuge addiction professional VaJezetha Payne (wingsofrefuge.org). It also featured Writer, Actor and Performer Ricky Butler. Ricky is performing his one man show “American Addict” this weekend at the Hollywood Fringe […]
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Obama orders rapid drawdown of U.S. troops from Afghanistan
Citing success in the war against insurgents over the last two years, he calls for 33,000 ‘surge’ troops to begin coming home, and says it’s time for America to take a more ‘pragmatic’ approach to military intervention. By David S. Cloud and Christi Parsons, Los Angeles Times June 23, 2011 Reporting from Washington Declaring that […]
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Michelle Obama meets with Mandela in South Africa
First lady Michelle Obama met with former South African President Nelson Mandela on Tuesday as part of a weeklong visit to the continent, according to a spokeswoman for the first lady. Accompanying her on her visit with Mandela were a nephew, Avery Robinson, 19, and a niece, Leslie Robinson, 15, children of Obama’s brother, Craig […]
